The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-07-05

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performances. The works taken. in bard
ing of the Pilerims,' Mr.. Gilchri.t's
and chorus: and the third part of Mr.. F. O.
Dickens Solemn Mass The first of these
works was written for one of the Cincnn natl Fes-
hearsa merely. it is like Lady Jane in Spa.
tience," not much pretty" as massive"
Mr. Gilchrists work contains many charming
passages, and if the final performance should
succeed in bringing out the words as well as the
music. thus realizing the idea of ballad,
the public is sure to be pleased.
be clearly made out were those of Mr.. Dulcken's
mass. The local chorus sings Latin better than
it does English-a fact worth noting by our
the "rowdy West"
A very important work was in progress at the
High-school last night 1t was the examinations
College Of Musicians. The Importance of this
work does not consist in the number of candi-
dates offering themselves, whether received or
rejected but in its being effort to
formulate the principles and tests of musical
scholarship, and furnish criteria for distin-
gushing the wheat from the chat. This is the
work carried on by the president and founder Of
the college, Mr.. E. NJ. Bowman Clarence Eddy
and Mr. Gleason, of Chicago; Dr. Mason. of
pianist; Professor Fillmore of Milwaukee, etc.
The results of yesterdays examinations are not
yet known, but from the aspect of the wilted
candidated who emerged at dark. it is evident
that the application of tests has not been mere
form. To-day the National Association OF Music
Teachers, in its public capacity. will get to work
The most interesting feature of the music
teachers meeting thus far is the number of dis
tinguished men one constantly runs
without intending to do
Among those present last night was a short,
stout gentleman with less hair upon the top of
his head than he once had. 1t was Mr. Quicken,
be told concerning him, for he is a character.
One thing, he is good deal of gourmand, and
in connecting salad it is doubtful whether
America or Europe can show his su-
ander Dumas. who also a great
artist in the culinary way. Dumas verdict is
ly. with soul purely poised in attitude of
receptivity, as neophytes take the communion.
AS the genial compound slid down his esoph-
agus, a seraphic smile spread over his counte-
nance; he opened his mouth. "Ah!" he
smacked his lips, that is something like"
Quicken is nephew of Ferdinand David, the
the famous old master of the violin at Leipsic
His mother was instructor of Queen Victoria's
children upon the piano forte, and great friend
and favorite of the Queens. For thirty years,
ion among London teachers of the pi-
ano. Quicken inherited his mothers
genius and when he was only eight years old
Mendelssohn took him to Leipsic, where for sew
eral years he pursued his studies under the
sonal supervision OF that master. Hence it is
surprising TO find Quicken competent
master of musical form and orchestration. But
in spite of the beauties of his larger works he is
seen at his best in his charming scenes from
childhood. a set of lovely songs upon nursery
rhymes. W. s. B. MATTHEWS.
The Day and Evening Programmes.
The programme for tie meeting of the
vention, at Roberts Park Church, to-day. is as
follows:
"a. Morgan solo sonata: G minor tDunham).
by j. c. Batchelder. Detroit, Mich.
9:15 A. M.-Address of welcome by Hon. G. s.
Denny Mayor of indianapolis.
$50 A M.-President's address, by Calixa Lavallee
10 A. M.-Reports of standing committees.
1890 A. M.-Piano SOLOS: ta.) Etude tnew), dedi-
Gated A. Lambert (R. Josefy); 3D. ballade A fat
IF. Chopin, by Alexander Lambert New York.
1915 A. M.-Essavs, 1.-The Art of Teaching the
ton. by Henry Harding, -Binghamton N. Y. and
Thomas Taper, jr., Canton Mass discussion, opened
by Nine Octavia Hensel Nashville, Tenn.
2. P. M.-Song and piano recital Song William
Courtney, New York Piano solos: ta.l Concerto, <
fat lFr Lszt); o. scherzo tarantelle tc.) gavotte
p M.-Essay. Notation and Terminology," by
Edward Fisher, Toronto Canada; discussion, opened
by A. r. Parsons New York.
p. M.-Essay. with illustrations, 1.-The Harp" by
Nine. Josephine Chatterton, Chicago.
The first festival programme to be given to-
night at Tonlinson Hall will be:
Overture-"Ir the Mountains Arthur Foote
'Messe Solennelle. third part O. Quicken
Selections from Tempest music Evan der Stucken
Rhapsodie minor, for piano and orchestra
H. III. Huss
Intermission of fifteen minutes The bugle call will
be sounded five minutes before the performance
commences, when the audience will be seated.
MAY night fantastic from symphony ID K Paine
Landing of the Pilgrims" Otto Singer
Festival overture spangled Banner
Audience requested to join in single verse at sig
nal from conductor.
Vocaists-Mrs. Emma Thurston, Brooklyn; Miss
Hattie j. Clapper, New York William Courtney. New
York; L. G. Gottschalk Chicago.
Pianist-William H. Sherwood, New York.
The Music Teachers of the State